Last year, I stood in front of my depot and asked myself: What is actually still missing?
Tech? Checked off. Dividends? Yes. Growth stocks? Also included.
But somehow I was still missing a real value stock with a defensive character. One that also sleeps peacefully when the stock market is rattling. 😴📉
💡 Then it occurred to me: "What always works - regardless of whether it's a crisis, war or consumer restraint?"
➡️ That's right: parcels.
And that's how I came across UPS.
What convinced me:
- 💰 Stable dividend (currently over 4% - a real haven of peace in times of uncertainty)
- 🌍 Global presence - not only in the B2C sector, but also strong in B2B & healthcare
- ⚙️ Efficiency programmes & digitalization - could stabilize margins in the long term
But of course there are also downsides:
- ⛽ Cost structure is high - energy, personnel, inflation...
- 📉 Parcel volume declining after the corona boom
- 🏋️♂️ Competition with Amazon is exerting pressure - they are constantly expanding their own delivery fleet
🔁 Conclusion for me:
Not a high flyer, but a solid anchor in the portfolio. I see $UPS (+0.57%) as a dividend play with turnaround potential, especially when the economy picks up again.
📬 What do you think: UPS - buy & hold or too old-fashioned in the age of drones & same-day delivery?
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